Collaborating on Video Modules

Leveraging expertise for engaging learning experiences

John Little

Duke University Libraries

Center for Data & Visualization Sciences

Sophia Lafferty-Hess

Duke University Libraries

2024-04-11

The team

The people behind the project

CDVS

  • Sophia Lafferty-Hess
    Data Management (Theory)
  • John Little
    Data Science (Practice)

LILE (formerly DLI)

  • Megan Lancaster
    (Project Manager; Sr. Learning Experience Designer)
  • Shakiyla Huggins
    (Learning Experience Designer)
  • Tara Kramling
    (Learning Experience Producer)
  • Nick Janes
    (Learning Media Designer)

The Process

  • Script writing
  • Script editing
  • Video planning
  • Recording
  • Video production (sound, graphics, editing)

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The Execution

Script writing and editing

  • Crafting effective narratives for video content.

  • Sophia Lafferty-Hess and John Little at the helm
    (talent and content)

  • Shakiyla and Megan: direction, guidance, and goals
    (surfacing innovative learning ideas)

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Video planing, recording, & production

  • Recording and post-production (Tara and Nick)
  • Outsourced with LILE and Bryan Center Studios

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  B <--> C[Video planning]:::highlight
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Examples

Reproducibility Project Managment Version Control data archiving and publishing

Interactive module development

  • An exploration of possibilities (LILE)
  • A valuable experiment in concept alignment

Outcomes and Reflections

High production values



Beyond the norm


Polished resources for learners

Interdivisional cooperation



Fostering connections across Duke


Happy with the videos

Lessons and Challenges



  • Time investment and production considerations

  • Balancing production values with learning ideals

  • Aligning subject matter with learning concepts

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